Sounds Of '50s, Vache

MARVIN RANDOLPH Musical Memories

Q. During the late '50s two labels _ Command and Time _ came out with percussion sounds in stereo. I cannot find them on CDs. _ Sal Tramuto, Plantation

A. Sid's Music Center in Margate will order any of the Command or Time recordings available. They are at 5472 W. Sample Road in Peppertree Plaza, Margate 33073; 954-977-8111.

Notes to readers

For Frank R. Cassie, Davie: According to Charlie Morrison at Mr. Nostalgia in Tamarac, Tutti Camarata (sometimes Tootie), whose greatest success was with Jimmy Dorsey as an arranger for Green Eyes and Maria Elena, died two or three years ago.

For John Marian, Boca Raton: I was unable to locate a CD of pianist George Greeley's A Classic Affair. His other recordings on LP or cassette are at Record Liquidators, 1378 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach 33162; 305-945-4700.

Recommended

Swing and Other Things, The Allan Vache Sextette (Arbors Records).

Vache demonstrates his unique skills as one of today's outstanding clarinetists. His combo includes Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; John Cocuzzi, vibes; Johnny Varro, piano; Frank Tate, bass; and Ed Metz Jr. on drums. This is jazz at its best on such tunes as June Night, Just One of Those Things, Autumn Leaves and Limehouse Blues. To order, call 800-299-1930.